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Fast
Facts
Cost: $8950
Class Size: 10-12
# of Weeks: 9
Class Hours: M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday &
Sunday - Optional
Hotel Information: Crestwood Suites & Corporate Apartments
Equipment:
During your experience at Hedgecock Racing, you will use
and be trained to operate the following machines
| Greenlee Tubing
Benders |
Milling Machine
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Cold Cut Saws |
| Tubing Knotchers |
Miller Wire
Welders |
Hydraulic Metal
Shear |
| Sheet Metal
Rollers |
Iron Worker |
Plasma Cutter |
| Hydraulic Press |
Metal Lathe
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Vertical Band
Saws |
| Horizontal Band
Saws |
Porta Band Saws |
Miller Tig Welders |
| Sheet Metal
Break |
Rotex Metal
Punchers |
Oxygen & Acetalene
Torch |
| Bead Roller |
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Class Schedule 2008 - 2009
2008
January 7 - March 7
March 31 - May 30
June 16 - August 15
August 25 - October 24
November 3 - January 2
2009
January 12 - March 13
April 6 - June 5
June 15 - August 14
August 24 - October 23
November 2 - December 31
Course Description
During your time with us at Hedgecock
Racing Academy, our team will be dedicated to your
training and successful certification. The program is
designed to simulate the action packed and fast pace of
working for a stockcar race team.
Daily Schedule |
Monday
- Friday
Weekends |
8
AM - 4:30PM (or later if necessary)
Optional: Racing is a weekend business. Saturday
& Sunday classes will be on an as needed basis
and optional |
WEEK 1 - Introduction to Welding:
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Learning the
hardware needed to mig weld |
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Learn how to
adjust welders for different thicknesses |
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Welding beads
on flat surfaces and tubing |
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Learning how
to set up tig welder |
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Welding aluminum
and steel with tig welder |
WEEK 2 - Introduction to Types of Machinery Used In
Sheet Metal Fabrication
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Learn how to
layout sheet metal templates |
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Learn how to
make patterns |
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How to operate
sheet metal shears |
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How to operate
bead roller |
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How to operate
Rotex punch |
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How to operate
sheet metal roller |
WEEK 3- Introduction to Bending Rollbars & Tubing
Knotchers:
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Getting familiar
with benders and degree protractors |
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How to figure
bend degrees |
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Figure distances
between bends |
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Figure bend
rotation |
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How to fit roll
bars |
WEEK 4- Introduction to Frame Jigs & Suspension:
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How to use cold
cut saws |
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How to use vertical
band saws |
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How to figure
angles for tubing joints |
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How to read
blue prints for chassis parts |
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Making A-frames,
spindles, and rear suspension |
WEEK 5- Introduction to Making Steel & Aluminum Panels:
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How to align
chassis on surface plate |
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Align rear end
in chassis |
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Check front
end settings |
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Using templates |
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Mounting body |
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Fitting front
and rear windows |
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Weeks
6, 7 , 8, & 9 will be dedicated to building
a race car from scratch and track testing it as
a class. The class will work on the car fabrication
as a team and have the opportunity to work pit
crew positions.
*minimum of 6 students required to build a complete car.
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WEEK 6-
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Fabricate new
chassis, roll cage, interior sheet metal |
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Manufacture
suspension |
WEEK 7-
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Mount body |
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Assemble suspension |
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Install motor
and transmission |
WEEK 8 & 9
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Set-up for race
track |
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Track Test |
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Pit Practice
and Training |
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· Job
Placement |
**For more information about Hedgecock Racing Academy
Certifications Programs - Click
Here**
Hedgecock Racing Academy's premier
fabrication and certification program consist of nine
weeks of intensive training at the company's High Point,
NC race shop. Because of the intensity of Jay's certification
programs -
Space is limited to approx 50-60 students per year. First Come First Serve.
Sign up now for Hedgecock's Certification program in three
simple steps:
1. ENROLL - Click
here to fill out an enrollment application or by calling
Hedgecock at 336-887-4221.
2. PAY DEPOSIT - Pay deposit to hold your
reservation either by completing the online form in step
one or by contacting us at 336-887-4221, or jay@hedgecockracing.com
3. PAY TUITION - Pay the remaining balance at least
30 days prior to the first day of class.
Send check or money order to:
Hedgecock Racing Academy
1520 Horney Town Rd.
High Point, NC. 27265
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